An uncle and nephew broke into a newsagent through the roof to steal more than £1,000 worth of alcohol and cigarettes.

Christopher Parry, 45, and his nephew Tyrell Parry, 19, both admitted burgling Nancy’s News Agent on Lansdowne Road in Cardiff in the early hours of July 28.

The court heard police were called after a local resident spotting two men on the roof of the property.

Prosecutor Tim Naylor said the pair broke into the shop by making a hole in the roof, causing nearly £1,000 worth of damage.

He said Christopher Parry was detained at the scene while Tyrell Parry fled – before he was caught with the help of a dog unit.

'I panicked'

The teenager told officers: “I was going to surrender, but I panicked and ran.”

Mr Naylor said money was taken from the till, along with bottles of spirits and boxes of cigarettes.

Five crisp boxes filled with alcohol and cigarettes were found in an alleyway outside. Mr Naylor made an application for £900 in compensation for damage caused to the roof and £1,000 for the stolen goods.

The court heard the shop owner was away on holiday and it was being looked after by a friend at the time.